Christmas Gift Ideas: Tricky + Dreamy

This is the last of my inspiration for Christmas gift buying. Here are some of my favourite things that I just don't think you can go wrong with. Ho ho ho and let's rev it up moving forward to Christmas. Shall we?

Inoui scarves in a plethora of colours and designs - so soft, and so beautiful - Calico and Ivy $95 (Or check out the amazing Sophie Digard pieces - divine!)

Bal D'Afrique Eau de Parfum - Mecca Cosmetica $158 (50ml)

Elke Blastodia earrings - Off the Runway $150

Cire Trudon Moroccan Mint Tea Room Spray - Kleins Perfumery $199

Handmade leather key strap - Third Drawer Down $50

Put the Love in the Coconut beach towel - Gorman + Castle Collab $79

This rad table and chairs (people I'm thinking big!) - via Heather Nette King on eBay starting at $500

My work life would look a heck of a lot more sexy with these Inka notebooks - Inky Co $19.95

Matt already thinks I have an unnatural love for bringing home lamps - but I promise I'd stop if I had this toadstool - Down to the Woods $180

I know they're for the smalls, but I think I'd have hours of fun with these Miller Goodman blocks - Kido Store $70

Super cool vintage posters - Galerie Montmartre $60

And that my friends, brings me to a close of my Christmas gift ideas. I am fresh out of ideas. I hope you've already finished your Christmas shopping, and if you haven't (like me) I hope this works as inspiration.

Christmas Gift Ideas: Teachers

A few peeps asked for ideas for teachers, so I put together a list of ideas with a bit of a budget in mind - because that's the way it is in my house. Hope you find some inspiration ladies to say thank you to some of the most influential people in your children's lives. Teachers.

Give the teacher an apple. Probably the coolest post-it notes ever - Collection of Cool $6.50

One of my ideas this year was a potted geranium in these Gigi pots for our beautiful Kindergarten teacher - Freedom $19.95

When all breaks out in the classroom, remind your teacher to Keep Calm and Carry On - Lark $15.95 (for 4)

I don't think you can beat Lavender Hand cream - L'Occitane $9.95

Fog Linen Work 100% linen pouch - Mr Kitly $19.95

 A beautiful Angel candle - Queen B $19.95

Cute and quirky little nest sparrow - Papier d'Amour $15

Gift your teacher a bright oversized tea cup and they'll be the coolest in the staff room - T2 $28

I'm borrowing this idea from Heather. Cool limited edition tea towel - Salvation Jane $19

If you liked it then you shoulda put a pom pom on it. Man, do I like this cush? YES! - Castle velvet cushion $49

Olivina Honeysuckle Rose Hand & Body Wash 500ml - Saison $22.95 (sale)

What do you think? Straight As? Go to the head of the class? Gold star to PMM? Do tell.

Thanks to Baby Mac for setting me on the straight and narrow.

By Popular Demand - Christmas Gift Ideas: Under $20

Ok so here we go peeps. It's the 1st day of December which always sends a shiver up my spine. Only 24 sleeps until Christmas, and my golly, my goodness, my gosh, am I excited? You bet your shizzle.

If you're looking for some ideas for under $20 - well start here my friends!

You're welcome.

The happiest cloud pendant - Georgie Love $18 (and free gift wrapping - ahoy!)

Vintage wooden painted toadstool letter holder - Poppet in the Post $12

Today I'm Bigger kids tee - Well Spotted $20 (sale)

Ridley's Classic Table Quits Set - Lark $19.95

Bloom Butterfingers Shea Butter Hand Cream - Adore Beauty $16

Matchcarden - Townhouse Pink - Notemaker $7.95

Little Garden Bookplates - Poppies for Grace $9.50

Dupe Chique Metalica thongs - Dupe (from the makers of Havaianas) $14.95

Big bow headband - Hoot Kid $13.95

For big or little kids - monkey brooch - Handmade Romance (boy that Evie - she's clever) $20

Honest boy pencil sharpener - Raw Space $15.95

Science Lab Crucible (cute for jewels or salt) - Vintage & Nostalgia $5.50
Enough? What's next? What am I looking for next? Send me my next secret mission.

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Men!

Men are the single most difficult creatures in the known cosmos to buy for. Men, many a-time have had me stumped. But they're not going to stop me this Christmas. And nor are they going to stop you. Gather 'round friends, here's 13 ideas to treat the beloved men in your life. Steely creatures that they are.

Toms mens canvas sneaks - Hype DC $80

The best classic striped tee. Ever. - Genki $79 

Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion - Aesop $51

Who wears short shorts? Not anyone you know in these - Volcom $TBC

Fair Trade Organic Blend Coffee 1kg - Palms $37.90 

Go analog with this speaker trumpet - Third Drawer Down $29

Make sure he's always on time for date night - WeWood watch $119

A good book. The Faith of Graffiti by Norman Mailer - Readings $28

You can't go past an Aerobie frisbee - Rebel Sport $30

Some killer sunglasses - Ksubi $300

What man doesn't love a fresh pair of socks? Bless their cotton socks - Happy Socks from Kaeho $17

Everyone wants to feel kneaded. Traditional artisan bread making classes - Brasserie Bread $POA

Loves surfing? Will love this new book - 'These are (mostly) pictures you've never seen before' by John Witzig $35

Or why not give the man poo?

Christmas Gift Guide: Home Lovers

It's time for me to pull out another gift guide for you, this one is for those friends and family you know who love their home.

French iron herb dryer. So Frenchy, so chic - Heaven in Earth $30

Limited Edition Threadneedle armchair in Royal Silver - it's bound to be the best seat in the house - Freedom $999

Wooden serving spoons - Father Rabbit $39

Sea mobile - rainbow colours - Puka Puka Design $65

Travel in the comfort of your couch - Nomad by Sibella Court from Berkelouw $50

Check out this fab Trim telephone in turquoise - Lark $149

Hand blocked polka dot tablecloth - Sally Campbell $150

Marimekko 'In Good Company' bowl - Funkis $27

Vintage European map cushion in organic cotton - My Bearded Pigeon $55

Voluspa White Currant Quince 100 hour candle - Saison $55

Et voila. 10 ideas for the home lovers in your life.